MLB: Harden placed on DL
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It almost sounds like they're doing this just to give Harden some rest and to give Wells another couple starts. I won't get worried unless this DL trip gets extended. I guess that explains why the Cubs didn't announce Saturday's starter until, oh, right now.
I really think this isn't that big as long as its only 15 days simple because it allows the Cubs to get a look at Wells and also to ive the Padres an up front look at him in case the cubs can include him in a Peavy deal?
Cubs can't add salary, with the Tribune in bankruptcy court and Ricketts not taking over yet.
You also don't put an ace-type pitcher on the DL to "get a look" at someone.
I understand you don't put an ace on the DL to get a look at someone. But with his injury history and the way Wells has thrown this may have been an easier than normal decison because of Harden's history
Harden hasn't been an "ace-type" pitcher this year. More like "league average-type" pitcher. The timing is just really convenient with the Cubs needing to clear a roster spot, and a rookie pitching well in the rotation. It wouldn't surprise me if the Cubs gave Harden a couple weeks to clear his head and rest.
Peavy better look out, because if this Harden thing is more serious than we know about, and they continue to lose to the cardinals...he WILL be went after, and i don't think price will be a factor because of all the injuries and the inconsistancy in the rotation and bulpen they do need another solid starter.
Again, basically all that I've read says they can't afford to bring him in right now, at least not til Ricketts has full control.....which hasn't happened yet, I believe.
ya, nobody thought they had money to get harden either.
But you're point is valid. I just don't see money being a factor if it comes to that point.
I would really just like to see the entire team healthy and playing together. I think once they regain everyone, they will win constantly! and when i say win, i mean kick the crap out of everybody.
But you're point is valid. I just don't see money being a factor if it comes to that point.
I would really just like to see the entire team healthy and playing together. I think once they regain everyone, they will win constantly! and when i say win, i mean kick the crap out of everybody.
Harden's contract is chump change. Peavy's is gigantic. It will make a difference. I'm not saying he can't land with the Cubs, but it'd take some juggling of stuff, and they'd more than likely have to dump a decent salary elsewhere to get him.
well they came really really close to getting him this last offseason, and acording to peter gamons this morning on sc. Peavy's pricetag has dropped considerably. So, you do the math. It could be done, and if these injury things keep happening, it will be done.
It has nothing to do with what it takes to get him.
It has everything to do with being able to afford his contract.
CycloneErik
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Exactly. Getting him and keeping him are two different things (at least paying him is different).
Ricketts won't probably get control till August is what the Tribune said today. But that being said there was mention of Hendry possibly talking to Ricketts which I interpreted as maybe feeling out if they can add to the payroll or not.
Im not sure if they can afford him right now. But if he's still in San Deigo at the trading deadline then the Cubs maybe able to make the money work for the rest of the season.
im still a little skeptical about the harden accuisition, because of his injury proneness. lets go get peavy cubbies!